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            Capital funding funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center
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    Capital funding funding opportunities, with information provided via the Rural Assistance Center
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				<copyright>Copyright 2008 Rural Assistance Center</copyright>
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        http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_topic_details.php?topic=Capital%20funding        </link>
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<title>Demonstration Program for Elderly Housing for Intergenerational Families</title>
<description>Provides funding for supportive housing for low-income elderly persons. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=75 </link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 11:00:28 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=75 </guid>

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<title>Andersons Fund Supporting Organization Grants</title>
<description>Grants to Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan organizations with programs in the areas of education, social services, physical and mental health, neighborhood and urban affairs, natural resources and the arts. Geographic coverage:  Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan  --  </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1684 </link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 09:29:33 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1684 </guid>

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<title>Charles A. Frueauff Foundation Grants</title>
<description>Awards grants in the areas of higher education, social services, health and hospitals. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- Charles A. Frueauff Foundation </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=964 </link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:11:40 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=964 </guid>

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<title>Community Economic Development Program Operational Projects</title>
<description>Grants to provide technical and financial assistance for community economic  development activities designed to address the economic needs of  low-income individuals and families through the creation of employment  and business opportunities. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- Administration for Children and Families </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=516 </link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:25:35 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=516 </guid>

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<title>Covidien Partnership for Neighborhood Wellness</title>
<description>Funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and FQHC look-a-likes for capital improvement projects. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- Covidien </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1741 </link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:27:52 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1741 </guid>

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<title>Kresge Green Building Initiative</title>
<description>Grants to increase the awareness of sustainable or green building practices among nonprofits and encourage them to consider building green. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- Kresge Foundation </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1275 </link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:32:56 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1275 </guid>

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<title>MedicallyUnderserved Community-State Matching Incentive Program (MUC-SMIP)</title>
<description>Funds to help underserved communities attract and retain primary care physicians. Geographic coverage:  Texas  -- Texas Office of Rural Community Affairs </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1804 </link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:31:09 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1804 </guid>

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<title>Indiana Community Improvement/Development Grants</title>
<description>Grants which are used to support the funding of specific capital projects in the areas of arts and culture, education, and health and welfare. Geographic coverage:  Indiana  -- SIA Foundation Inc. </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1117 </link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:10:23 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1117 </guid>

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<title>Emergency Capital Repair Program (ECRP)</title>
<description>Grant funds for private nonprofit owners of eligible developments designated for occupancy by elderly tenants  to make emergency capital repairs. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=722 </link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:03:28 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=722 </guid>

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<title>First Children's Finance Loan Fund</title>
<description>Loans to child care and early education businesses, especially those serving lower-income communities. Geographic coverage:   Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri, or Texas  -- First Children's Finance </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1130 </link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:23:33 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1130 </guid>

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<title>Community Development Transportation Lending Services (CTAA)</title>
<description>Provides loan funding to support transit services in rural areas. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- Community Transportation Association of America </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=671 </link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:04:55 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=671 </guid>

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<title>IFF</title>
<description>IFF is a nonprofit community development lender providing affordable, flexible and accessible loans to nonprofits serving low-income or special-needs populations. Geographic coverage:  Iowa, Illinois, Indiana,  Missouri, Wisconsin  -- IFF </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1007 </link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:19:50 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1007 </guid>

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<title>USDA Community Facilities Loan and Grant Program</title>
<description>Funding to construct, enlarge, or improve essential community facilities for health care, public safety, and public services in rural areas. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- USDA Rural Development </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=91 </link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:05:52 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=91 </guid>

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<title>HUD State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program</title>
<description>Funding for revitalizing neighborhoods, expanding housing, improving community facilities and services, acquiring property such as land and buildings, and improvements to property. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=93 </link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:09:59 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=93 </guid>

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<title>SBA Certified Development Company (504) Loan Program</title>
<description>Provides growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- U.S. Small Business Administration </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=96 </link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:52 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=96 </guid>

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<title>HUD 242 (FHA Section 242) - Helping Hospitals Get Capital Financing</title>
<description>Loan program to help hospitals finance new construction, refinancing, and modernization or to purchase major movable equipment such as hospital beds, wheeled equipment, and office machines. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=95 </link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:06:50 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=95 </guid>

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<title>Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation Program</title>
<description>Enables certain nonfederal organizations to obtain property that the federal government no longer needs. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- U.S. General Services Administration </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=97 </link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:33:19 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=97 </guid>

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<title>Surplus Real Property Available for Public Use</title>
<description>Disposal of surplus real property by lease, permits, sale, exchange, or donation. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- U.S. General Services Administration </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=98 </link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:27:52 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=98 </guid>

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<title>USDA Business and Industry Guaranteed Loans</title>
<description>Helps create jobs and stimulates rural economies by providing financial backing for rural businesses. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- USDA Rural Development </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=92 </link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:19:07 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=92 </guid>

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<title>Rural Broadband Access Loans and Loan Guarantees Program</title>
<description>Loans and loan guarantees for the construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in eligible rural communities. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- USDA Rural Development </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=438 </link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:13:56 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=438 </guid>

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<title>Kroger Company Foundation</title>
<description>Capital campaigns, start up grants, and funding for special projects.  Focuses only on areas where company has operations. Geographic coverage:  Nationwide  -- Kroger Company Foundation </description>
<link>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=259 </link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:24:38 CST</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=259 </guid>

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